A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9284542 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 103047268 epoch_slot_no: 58468 block_no: 9284365 slot_leader_id: 6058284 size: 28392 time: 2023-09-13 13:59:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3d61f57c72ef14aa89e9a61698d03f5567f803c607d43451dae420e1d3b477aBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1gwdurtpzkdz3tyqcnhj4pedz6e7mtdqa4ta7t6808alqy5h0qa8qcsa246 op_cert: \xaea8dfce7e0ba6ecc24f92cbb823a34459dfb7d2c8d8c91bd9d06471980a9c2a op_cert_counter: 15